The Young Strauss
May 8, 2003, Mazzoleni Concert Hall, The Royal Conservatory of Music
Despite Richard Strauss' youth, his early works exhibit an extraordinary level of craft and inspiration, and an authentic and singular voice.

Enoch Arden, Op. 38 (1897)
Seven Early Songs:
"All mein Gedanken," Op. 21, No. 1 (Felix Dann)
"Du meines Herzens Krönelein," Op. 21, No. 2 (Felix Dann)
"Die Nacht," Op. 10, No. 3 (Hermann von Gilm zu Rosenegg)
"Die Zeitlose," Op. 10. No. 7
"Allerseelen," Op. 10, No. 8
"Schlagende Herzen," Op. 29, No. 2 (Otto Julius Bierbaum)
"Zueignung," Op. 10, No. 1
Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 13 (1884)

Featuring: Bryan Epperson, cello; Colin Fox, narrator; Leslie Kinton, piano; David Louie, piano;
Ann Monoyios, soprano; Erika Raum, violin; Yosef Tamir, viola; Dianne Werner, piano

Brothers in Brahams
May 26, 2003, Mazzoleni Concert Hall, The Royal Conservatory of Music
A concert exploring the reach and influence of Johannes Brahms in the late 19th century.

Ferruccio Busoni:      Suite for Clarinet and String Quartet in G Minor, BV. 176
Edward Manning:      Piano Trio, Op. 11
Robert Fuchs:             Sonata for Double Bass and Piano, Op. 97
Max Bruch:                  String Octet, Op. Posth. for four violins, two violas, cello and bass

Featuring: Marie Bérard, violin; Benjamin Bowman, violin; Amanda Goodburn, violin; Bryan Epperson, cello; Leslie Kinton, piano; Javier Portero, viola; Joel Quarrington, bass; Erika Raum, violin; Yosef Tamir, viola; Joaquin Valdepenas, clarinet